In the circuit shown the cells A and B have negligible resistances. For VA = 12 V, R1 = 500 and R = 100 the galvanometer (G) shows no deflection. The value of VB is [figure]
- 4 V
- 2 V
- 12 V
- 6 V
Answer
(2) 2 V
Solution
G shows no deflection, no current flows in the branch of G and VB.
The same current flows through R1 and R in series:
I = VAR1 + R = 12500 + 100 = 0.02 A
VB is in parallel with R (through G carrying no current):
VB = IR = 0.02 100 = 2 V
Answer: (2)